CA2737 Handling a Basic Divorce

Breaking up made easier

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes … divorce? Although the overall divorce rate in the U.S. is going down, there are still thousands of divorces each year in Wisconsin alone.

Every divorce is different, requiring a wide range of skills and legal knowledge. Feeling daunted? Don't – Handling a Basic Divorce breaks down divorce's key elements and gives you the tools to competently deal with common scenarios.

Explore the unique procedural elements of legal separation, annulments, and divorce proceedings. Successfully handle family law actions from beginning to end with:

• Insights on managing client expectations and helping them achieve their desired results
• Tips for client interviews, conflict of interest checks, referrals, and research
• An overview of property division, support, and custody and placement issues
• Effective and ethical fact gathering strategies
• Advice for assembling compelling exhibits

A clear path forward

Not every divorce needs a trial. Learn to differentiate between matters that should go to court and cases that can be resolved by other means, such as:

• Early-stage facilitative mediation
• Late-stage "last stop before trial" mediation
• Family arbitration
• Unbundled legal services

Once a divorce is granted, there may still be work to do. Be prepared for post-judgment issues including:

• Contempt motions
• Order to show cause hearings
• Revisions of maintenance
• Child support
• Custody and placement orders
• Re-opening and clarifying ambiguous property provisions

Hone your skills, save time, and achieve better results with the techniques you'll learn at Handling a Basic Divorce.